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(the attic and holy water)
''DARCIE, ARE YOU QUITE ALRIGHT?'' Gabriel asked. He and I stood by the Institute's carriage outside DeQuincy's. I had already shoved Will inside much to his disdain, not wanting another fight to break out.
''I'm fine.'' I replied ''God tonight was bloodbath!'' I exclaimed.
''Indeed.''
''Oh and thank you,'' I said.
''For what?'' Gabriel looked astonished, as if no one had ever thanked him for anything before.
''The dagger.'' I said ''If you hadn't-''
The rest of my sentence was abruptly cut off as the carriage door opened and Will hopped down. I groaned internally and shot a glare at Jem who still sat inside the carriage. He shrugged apologetically.
''Now I know what you said'' Will began slinging a hand around my shoulders, ''but Jem and I were missing your company awfully, do come and join us so we can finally leave this Lightworm's foul presence.''
''Will!'' I gasped, shoving him off. ''Apologies, Gabriel, the vampire blood seems to have made it's way into his system sooner than expected.''
''Nice job in there, Herondale, setting the place on fire.'' Gabriel observed smugly.
I pinched Will hard when he opened his mouth.
''Good thing we were there to clean up after you, or this entire thing would have gone down in flames along with the shreds of your reputation.'' Gabriel continued.
''Actually'' I snapped, annoyed that Gabriel was once again baiting Will, ''it was me who activated the Phosphor, so if your looking for someone to pettily blame, check your facts first.''
Both ignored me.
It was a shame Will had jumped out of the carriage, Gabriel and I were having a rather nice conversation in his absence.
''Are you implying that the shreds of my reputation remain intact? Clearly we've been doing something wrong.'' Will looked at me. When I normally would've grinned back in agreement I was exhausted from not only the fight but the traces of yin fen that remained in my system.
''Don't bring Darcie into this-'' Gabriel began. I scowled at him and he immediately ceased his talking.
''Thomas, we must away to the nearest brothel at once! Will seeks scandal and low companionship.'' I banged on the side of the carriage, proving my point to Gabriel.
''Is there anything that isn't a joke to you two?'' Gabriel sighed at me and then moved to glare at Will.
''Nothing that comes to mind,'' Will said impishly.
